Sr. Global Supply Manager, Body Exteriors
Company: Lucid Motors USA, Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 19, 2023
Job Description:
Sr. Global Supply Manager, Body ExteriorsNewark, CA / Purchasing
& Supply Chain / Full-Time Leading the future in luxury electric
and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most
captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human
experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space,
performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive,
liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to
lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the
fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in
service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no
longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own
experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds
in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're
providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate
and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more
sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. We are
currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager supporting Body
Exteriors. This person manages all company business with a group of
suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering,
Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world
class products on time and cost effectively. They must identify,
develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. He or she will help
establish our global supply chain strategy, support
cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization
phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product
life cycle. You Will:
- Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify
potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's
expectations and timeline
- Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from
suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations
balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical
considerations
- Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts
pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
- Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into
production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and
Prototype/Production Tooling
- Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part
availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop
solutions to delays or problems that arise
- Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of
contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs
summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost
status
- Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and
program reviewsYou Bring:
- Bachelor's degree Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related
field required, MBA or Masters preferred
- 5 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering
experience in body exterior systems including: injection molded
plastics, stampings, metal trims, class-A surface finishes,
assembly processes etc etc.
- Extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following
exterior commodities: bumpers/fascia, functional plastics, roof
ditch molding & decorative trims plastic and metal.
- Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope
manufacturing processes for assigned exterior commodities.
- Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on
knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and
data analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that
creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems,
cascade best practices and deliver optimal results
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to
effective hand-on execution.
- Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage
difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve
disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal
staff
- Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and
program management capabilities
- Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems
(SAP or equivalent) Salary Range : The compensation range for this
position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range
Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position
taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered
in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge;
skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and
other relevant business and organizational factors. - California
(Bay Area) - $108,000-154,000 base salary Additional Compensation
and Benefits : Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits,
including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability
insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be
eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a
discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules
governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any,
will depend on various factors, including, without limitation,
individual and company performance.) At Lucid, we don't just
welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an
equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment
opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin,
age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity and expression, marital status, and any other
characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and
regulations. Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols At Lucid, we
prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and
friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all
new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States
may or may not be required to provide original documentation
confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation
(doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and
position, please refer to the job description for more details.
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical
and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted
such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the
subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19
Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not
accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers
alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not
responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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